El Capitolio Myths and Facts

The video discusses a photo from an antique shop in Brooklyn, depicting El Capitolio in Havana, 1946. Initially mistaken for the US Capitol, El Capitolio is slightly taller and inspired by the Pantheon in Paris. The myth of it being a replica of the US Capitol is debunked, with its construction overseen by an American firm.

What was the initial impression of the narrator upon seeing the old photo?

• It was a picture of the Eiffel Tower.

• It was a picture of the Sydney Opera House.

• It was a picture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

• It was a picture of the US Capitol.

What is the common myth about El Capitolio?

• It is a replica of the Sydney Opera House.

• It is a smaller version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

• It is a smaller version of the US Capitol.

• It is a replica of the Eiffel Tower.

Which building inspired the dome of El Capitolio?

• The Pantheon in Paris

• The Colosseum in Rome

• The Taj Mahal in India

• The Great Wall of China

When did the myth about El Capitolio being a replica start circulating?

• Before the building was constructed

• During the Cuban Revolution

• After the building debuted in 1929

• In the 21st century

Which firm oversaw the construction of El Capitolio?

• A British construction company

• A Japanese design studio

• A French architectural firm

• An American engineering firm

What other cities have buildings constructed by the same firm that worked on El Capitolio?

• New York and Havana

• Sydney and Melbourne

• Tokyo and Beijing

• London and Paris